Fundraising FAQ  

 

What is the difference between PTSA and ASB?

 

The PTSA is a non-profit organization managed by a Board of Directors who are elected by the members. It is a self-governing membership group, meaning that anyone can become a member.

 

The Association of the Student Body (ASB) operates under the umbrella the IMS/Mercer Island School District budget, but our community’s additional fundraising through Gator Giving allows for enrichment and activities beyond what the district would be able to provide (see below for details.)

  

 

What does each group provide?

 

The PTSA’s purpose is to serve the needs of our members in promoting the health, welfare, safety and education of our IMS students. The single biggest line item in the PTSA budget funds additional educational support at IMS. Other monies fund grants submitted by IMS teachers and staff for special programs, assemblies, and professional development.

 

With few exceptions, nearly all of the events and activities funded by PTSA and benefitting students and teachers/staff happen within the school day. Events for parents generally take place in evenings. With the benefit of PTSA funds and volunteer time, activities include but are not limited to:

  • We All Belong (WEB) leader and teacher training
  • Student and Classroom Funds
  • Supply Room support
  • Parent Education/Parent Peer Group support

 

The ASB provides enrichment to IMS students beyond the regular school curriculum offerings. These after school clubs, sports teams, art projects, student center funds and special assemblies provide our student population to additional, meaningful experiences. They can participate in sports that are “no-cut”, they can seek help with classwork in homework center and they can try their hand at artistic endeavors.

  • Assemblies
  • After school clubs: Drama, Art, Chess, Running, Golf, Gators Go Green
  • Sports: Cross-country, Volleyball, Wrestling and Track
  • Buses for field trips and sports events
  • Enrichment Days 
  • Student Center
  • School Socials
  • After school Activity Bus

 

How much money is raised?

 

The PTSA’s 2023-24 budgeted revenue will be funded primarily by the PTSA's suggested donation of $200 per student and other fundraiser events.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parent Edge

ParentEdge sponsors speakers and discussions across a variety of parenting and child development topics. We believe that active, informed parenting and teaching cultivates healthy children, healthy families and healthy communities. ParentEdge is supported by your membership in our PTSA.